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JD.com's new logistics hub at Abu Dhabi’s Kezad to create 1,000 jobs

JD.com's infrastructure investment arm plans to establish a major logistics hub in Abu Dhabi’s Kezad economic zone, with the 150,000-square-metre complex expected to create about 1,000 direct jobs, as China's online retailer expands its UAE footprint. Jingdong Property, the infrastructure investment and asset-management arm of one of China’s largest e-commerce companies, has signed an agreement…

JD.com's new logistics hub at Abu Dhabi’s Kezad to create 1,000 jobs

JD.com's property arm plans to build a 150,000-square-meter logistics hub in Abu Dhabi's Kezad economic zone, creating about 1,000 direct jobs. The project, managed by Jingdong Property, is expected to be completed by 2028 and will incorporate automated warehousing systems and digital operations technology. The complex will serve as logistics infrastructure for both domestic and international companies, with customized development services for customers.

Upon completion, it is projected to generate approximately 1,000 direct jobs in logistics, distribution, administrative functions, and additional employment in manufacturing, retail, transport, and support services. This investment in Kezad Group's logistics capabilities will bolster the region's position as a gateway for regional and global trade, promoting economic diversification, industrial expansion, and sustainable development.

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